p1 e.fm Page 1 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Operating Instructions Portable DVD/CD Player Model No. DVD-LS90 DVD-LS93 [DVD-LS90] Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK DVD-RAM recorded with DVD video recorders etc.
P2-32 e.fm Page 2 Friday, February 25, 2005 P WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. CAUTION! ≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
WARNING: The driver must not operate this unit while the vehicle is moving. Do not operate this unit where it can be viewed by the driver. Driver operation or viewing of this unit while the vehicle is moving will cause distraction which may result in serious accident and personal injury or property damage. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
P2-32 e.fm Page 4 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 RQT8067 Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by 1) Read these instructions. the manufacturer. 2) Keep these instructions.
P2-32 e.fm Page 5 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Accessories ∑1 ∑1 ∑1 ≥ The included AC power supply cord and AC adaptor are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with other equipment. ≥ Optional battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) CGR-H703, CGR-H702 Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with reference to specific formats. Icons such as [RAM] show the formats. DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG] ≥ [RAM] Recorded with devices using Version 1.
P2-32 e.fm Page 6 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Preparations 1 Attaching the battery (When the unit is off) The illustrations show how to attach the CGR-H702. Attach CGR-H703 in the same way. Bottom side of this unit RELEASE Preparations DETACH RELEASE Clicks into place Battery pack DETACH ATTACH ATTACH Check to make sure it is securely fastened. Detaching ≥ Turn the unit off before detaching the battery pack. ≥ The illustrations show how to detach the CGR-H702.
P2-32 e.fm Page 7 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Checking the remaining battery charge When the unit is on (➜ page 8) and powered by the battery pack Press [DISPLAY] to check on the LCD (Displays for a few seconds). Recharge (Appears automatically when there is only a few minutes of charge remaining.
P2-32 e.fm Page 8 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Play 1 Headphone terminals [Ë] 3.5 mm (1/8q) Stereo Open the lid. OPEN 2 Insert a disc and close the lid. Play Click into place 3 Press and hold. Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. [RAM] Remove discs from their cartridges before use. 4 Adjust the volume. ON VOL The unit turns on and play begins.
P2-32 e.fm Page 9 Friday, February 25, 2005 Skip TOP MENU 9:16 AM Press [:,9]. [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] Can also skip to the markers. Search Press and hold [:,9] (up to 5 steps). Slow play Press and hold [:,9] (up to 5 steps) while paused. Press [1, ON] to return to normal play. [VCD] [9] only Top menu [DVD-V] MENU Menu [DVD-V] Playing playlists [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] (➜ page 15) Navigation menu [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] (➜ page 14) Return Returns to the previous screen.
P2-32 e.fm Page 10 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Useful functions Repeat play (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. For JPEG, you can use even if there is no elapsed time display.) Press several times to select the content to repeat. Menu Repeat Off ≥To exit the screen : Press [RETURN]. To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat) Except [JPEG] and [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] (still picture part) 1 DISPLAY 2 ENTER Useful functions Press once. 1 Press [34] to select Menu Other Settings.
P2-32 e.fm Page 11 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD MONITOR MODE Press to select the monitor mode. ≥ If you are not using the LCD on this NORMAL:Normal unit, select “OFF” to conserve power. FULL: Stretched horizontally ZOOM: Stretched vertically and horizontally (The [Í] indicator flashes) ≥ The LCD turns off automatically if OFF: No picture you close it.
P2-32 e.fm Page 12 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Enjoying higher quality audio and video Multi Re-master [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD] This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc. [WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz) This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.
P2-32 e.fm Page 13 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Program/Random play [Remote\control\only] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] PLAYMODE While stopped Program play ====) Random play ^== Off (Normal play) !=n Press to change. ≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu. (➜ page 17). Program play (up to 32 items) 1 Press to select an item (➜ page 9). Choose a title and chapter. No.
P2-32 e.fm Page 14 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 17, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). Playing items in order (Playback Menu) (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM) While the menu is displayed Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio”, or “Picture” and press [ENTER]. ENTER ≥ To display/exit the screen : Press [TOP MENU].
P2-32 e.fm Page 15 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] ENTER While the menu is displayed Menu: Press [342 1] to select items and press [ENTER]. Takes you to the next menu which shows playlists or another menu. Playlist: Play starts. ≥ To return to the menu screen, press [TOP MENU] then press [RETURN] several times. ≥ To change the menu background, press [DISPLAY]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
P2-32 e.fm Page 16 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Using On-Screen Menus 1 DISPLAY Press once. 2 ENTER 1 Press [34] to select the menu. 2 Press [1] to go to the next menu and [34] to set. Repeat step 2 if necessary. ≥ Press [2] to go to the previous menu. ≥ Items shown differ depending on the type of software. ≥ There are items which you can select using the numbered buttons and [ENTER] on the remote control. ≥ If the setting does not change, press [ENTER]. ≥ To finish, press [RETURN].
P2-32 e.fm Page 17 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Picture Menu Picture Mode (➜ page 12, Picture Mode) Audio Menu Advanced Surround (➜ page 10, Enjoying virtual surround) Dialogue Enhancer To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) On ,------. Off Multi Re-master (➜ page 12, Multi Re-master) Information On ,------.
P2-32 e.fm Page 18 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Changing the player settings [Remote\control\only] ≥ Referring to pages 18 to 19, change as required. ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 2 Press [3 4 2 1] to select the menu, item, content and press [ENTER].
P2-32 e.fm Page 19 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM PCM Digital Output§ Dolby Digital§ DTS Digital Surround§ Dynamic Range Compression Audio during Search Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. Off: When not connected using a digital optical cable Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.
P2-32 e.fm Page 20 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Using this unit with other equipment Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions. Enjoying with 5.1ch audio Digital optical cable (not included) ≥ Do not bend sharply. ≥ Align and insert. Left side of this unit AUDIO/OPT OUT AV amplifier with Dolby Digital/DTS logo (➜ page 19) OPTICAL IN Connect the 6 speakers to the amplifier’s 5.1ch audio output terminals.
P2-32 e.fm Page 21 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Using a Car DC Adaptor (included) In the interest of traffic safety, do not perform operations on this unit or view video software while driving a vehicle. Connections Before connection, consult your car owner’s manual or your dealer. ≥ Connect to the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle that has a 12 V battery. It is not compatible with a vehicle that has a 24 V battery. ≥ This is a special negative grounded Car DC Adaptor.
P2-32 e.fm Page 22 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Frequently asked questions Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R/CD-RW) Frequently asked questions Reference pages are shown in parentheses. 22 RQT8067 What kind of equipment is necessary to enjoy 5.1ch audio? Connect to an AV amplifier (that has 5.1ch audio output terminals) displaying the Dolby Digital/DTS logo.
Specifications Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF) Operating humidity range: 5 to 85 % RH (no condensation) Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]: (1) DVD (DVD-Video) (2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG§4, 5) (3) DVD-R (DVD-Video) (4) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR) (5) iR/RW (Video) (6) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD§1, MP3§2, 5, WMA§3, 5, JPEG§4, 5, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)] Signal system: NTSC LCD screen: 9q α-Si, TFT wide-screen LCD Composite-video output: Output level: 1 Vp-p (75
P2-32 e.fm Page 24 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 29 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 29 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.
P2-32 e.fm Page 25 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Specific operation impossible or incorrect ≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed; however, this is normal. The program and random ≥ These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos. play functions do not work. [DVD-V] ≥ Press [∫] twice and then press [1] (PLAY). Menu doesn’t appear.
P2-32 e.fm Page 26 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Troubleshooting guide Sound incorrect Sound distorted. Piercing noise comes from the speakers. Effects do not work. No sound from the unit’s speaker. No sound from other speakers. No sound when you change the play speed. ≥ Select “Off” in “Advanced Surround”. (10) ≥ Move unit away from mobile phones. ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
P2-32 e.fm Page 27 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM [Í] and [CHG] indicators The [Í] indicator flashes rapidly. ≥ The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer. The [Í] indicator flashes slowly. ≥ The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the monitor mode is set to “OFF” (no picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished. The [CHG] indicator flashes rapidly. ≥ There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check the message on the LCD. (26) The [CHG] indicator flashes slowly.
P2-32 e.fm Page 28 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
P2-32 e.fm Page 29 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
P2-32 e.fm Page 30 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect, or at its option, replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
P2-32 e.fm Page 31 Friday, February 25, 2005 9:16 AM Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
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